how neccessary is high GI?

[ProteinFiend]

After training, how neccessary is it to ingest high GI carbs? I know they go into your muscles quicker, but would having an oatmeal shake suffice? I'm still getting a decent amount of carbs... they just happen to be low GI. I dont want to put on any fat so im avoiding high GI everywhere.

 

[Toozee]

High gi carbs after a heavy workout will be totally absorbed by your muscles, even if you workout late at night. I wouldn't worry about gaining any fat from post w.o. carbs.
(My gains doubled after I started taking in the right carbs immediatly after training. )

Also, oatmeal will only slow down the digestion of your post w.o. shake, and you want all that protein to go to repairing your muscles asap.

-2Z-

 

[Senior Woonaki]

hi gi carbs boost your insulin - it forces aminos and what not into the muscles and speed up recovery!

 

[ProteinFiend]

but if your insulin resistant (and have a slow metab.) wont you store a reasonable amount of fat (and muscle) from having a bunch of high GI carbs after a workout?

basically, since im dieting and cutting, should I still do the "high GI thing"?